Redbird Graduation Gift Guide 2022

Two graduates posing in front of a building

During the first weekend of May, more than 4,000 Illinois State University students will receive a baccalaureate or graduate degree and will transition from student to alumni.

Spring 2022 Commencement

graduate on stage with diploma

Illinois State University graduates will be recognized at the spring 2022 commencement ceremonies on May 6-7.

Winter Commencement 2021 recap: Your best photos, tweets, posts

A photo of the commencement stage.

Illinois State University conferred approximately 956 baccalaureate degrees and 240 graduate degrees at the Winter 2021 Commencement. This year, the University allowed Redbirds to celebrate an in-person commencement ceremony and a personalized Redbird Stage Crossing. Redbirds shared their winter commencement experiences throughout social media all weekend long. Check out this year’s round-up of some of the best tweets, Instagram posts, and photos to see why Illinois State is #RedbirdProud of our newest alums.